Chapter 686: Aftermath
Chapter 686: Aftermath
After more than half an hour, vehicles began to enter the tunnel, followed by the sound of footsteps. Finally, the Handling Bureau and city security personnel arrived.
As the teams approached the large space inside the tunnel, they saw Chen Chuan sitting on a cement platform with a long sword lying across his lap. They also spotted the body trapped in the pit of blood, and they couldn't help but pause, feeling a sense of awe. They respectfully saluted him.
"Chief!"
Chen Chuan stood up and returned the salute. Then he instructed the team, "Follow the regulations."
"Yes!"
The team immediately dispersed, sealing off the area and bringing in high-power electric lights to illuminate the surroundings. They not only carefully examined Fan Mo's body but also roughly woke up the gang members around him for interrogation.
After the inspection, they quickly reported the results to Chen Chuan. They found a layer of light brown substance on Fan Mo's skin, which appeared to be oil paint. However, upon testing, it turned out to be a special type of explosive that would detonate when triggered by a specific frequency.
Additionally, the man carried other items that couldn't be identified on-site. Due to limited conditions, they planned to take them back to the bureau for further examination.
Chen Chuan looked at the photos taken at the scene and noticed that the oil paint formed certain patterns. Although the inspection team couldn't make sense of them, Chen Chuan realized that they were likely patterns from a secret religious ritual.
Moreover, they seemed quite ancient and traditional.
After some thought, he instructed someone to make an imprint and send it to the Secret Religious Investigation Bureau, hoping to gather some useful information.
At the same time, he asked the information team to locate Fan Mo's original hideout and previous residence based on his remaining field traces and the marks he had left earlier.
If they could find this place, it might lead to more clues. If they could further find direct evidence related to Lian Wei Zhong Yu, the subsequent tasks would be much easier.
After handling the situation, Chen Chuan left the lower city area by car. During the ride, he used a cloth to clean the Xue Jun Blade.
Now he truly appreciated the advantages of having a good weapon. In combat, it not only allowed him to withstand the enemy's Heart Power but also provided a significant advantage in defense.
However, the true value of a weapon lay in its offensive capabilities. For instance, with Taru's staff in hand, his strength increased significantly. If the Xue Jun Blade could enhance his Heart Power even further, the boost to his combat prowess was evident.
Previously, he had focused primarily on unarmed Heart Power, but he couldn't neglect the importance of weaponry.
Chen Chuan possessed a heavy-slashing sword Heart Power, which was introduced to him by Cheng Zitong. It was considered an entry-level sword Heart Power, but it had its limitations. Over time, it became less effective as his combat and Heart Power evolved.
Therefore, Chen Chuan decided to derive a new Heart Power based on his own combat style and Heart Power, aiming for compatibility with his unarmed techniques.
As he sat in the car, deep in thought, a potential approach emerged in his mind.
Suddenly, the car's surroundings lit up as they exited the tunnel and reached the ground.
Chen Chuan looked up, and there was Chao Ming, still circling in the sky. Upon seeing Chen Chuan, Chao Ming let out a shrill whistle.
At that moment, a report from an inspector came through the Dimensional Token:
"Chief, as per your instructions, we checked all the places marked by the Guardian Shields, and indeed, we found explosives in some locations.
These are self-modified explosives, specially treated. Once the safety equipment is removed, they will detonate with any rapid vibrations or loud noises nearby."
Chen Chuan asked, "Have you traced the origin of the bombs?"
"We are still investigating the source, but it's almost certain that the primary materials for making these explosives did not come from Jinbei Dao."
Chen Chuan acknowledged, knowing that the investigation would likely yield no results. After all, Lian Wei Zhong Yu was a transportation and security company, and it wouldn't be difficult for them to secretly acquire such items.
For large corporations, the border inspection checkpoints were not strictly enforced, and there were other channels for entry besides these checkpoints.
Chen Chuan instructed, "Conduct multiple checks to ensure that no explosives are left behind."
"Yes!"
Six hours later, at the Lian Wei Zhong Yu branch office.
Yang Ling sat alone in the spacious office, her hands resting on the high-backed chair, her feet slightly off the ground.
Only when she was alone did she relax her usually upright posture, revealing her true self for her age.
Outside, a light rain was falling, and she watched as the raindrops trickled down the glass wall, leaving trails. Then, another trail appeared on top of the first.
She observed the water trails as they flowed over her reflection on the glass, gradually blurring it.
"Beep, beep, beep..."
A slightly harsh sound came from the Dimensional Token.
Yang Ling immediately stood up from her seat and turned towards the office entrance. The door opened from the outside, and her female assistant entered, approaching Yang Ling and bowing slightly, "Miss."
Yang Ling looked at her without speaking.
The assistant held up a telegram and handed it to her, "A telegram from headquarters.
Yang Ling took the telegram.
The female assistant said, "The implanted resonator of Team Leader Fan lost contact several hours ago, and the Entruster has also gone missing."
According to the information sent by the Entruster, he had previously planned an attack on the Chief of the Processing Bureau, Chen Chuan. The last message received was about evading pursuit, and five hours ago, this Chen Chuan had returned to the Processing Bureau.
Although there is no definite news from the Processing Bureau yet, a body has been brought back, and based on various sources, it can be determined that the body is that of Team Leader Fan.
So, this dispatched armed team no longer exists.
We have activated the secret radio and sent the analysis report to headquarters. They have given us new instructions, asking our branch not to make any mistakes during this period and to wait for the arrival of the new dispatched personnel."
Yang Ling put down the telegram and said, "I understand."
"Miss," the female assistant said, "Since we've lost another dispatched team, our trip abroad may need to be adjusted. It's best if you don't leave until the team from headquarters arrives."
Yang Ling replied seriously, "Then we may have to give up on the company's business, and we had already made preparations. If we suddenly cancel the plan, it might arouse more suspicion and vigilance from the Processing Bureau."
Seeing her persistence, the female assistant said, "What you say makes sense, Miss, but if headquarters can't send additional personnel here in time, then you should fulfill your own obligations instead of focusing on this matter."
Yang Ling nodded silently.
"I hope you can understand, it's all for the company," the female assistant said, bowed slightly, and then turned to leave.
Yang Ling stood there alone, turning to look at her reflection on the wall, with the towering skyscrapers behind her shrouded in a gloomy rain curtain.
After finishing his business at Chen Chuan, he returned to his residence in Wuding District, where a portion of the confiscated high-energy nutrient had been transferred.
He looked at the neatly arranged cans of high-energy nutrient on the ground, opened them, and then pointed the Xue Jun Blade towards them.
At first, there was no movement, but after a while, wisps of light mist emerged from the blade and fell onto the nutrients.
The nutrients quickly entered the mist and began to decrease at a considerable speed.
He could feel that the Adaptation Organ within the Xue Jun Blade was becoming very active, obviously having a high acceptance rate for these nutrients.
After all, even the Mother Worm required high-energy nutrients to maintain its long-term existence, so it wasn't surprising that the similar entity within the Xue Jun Blade welcomed them.
However, high-energy nutrients also had various grades and types. The ones used by the Mother Worm were definitely different from those seen before, and their effectiveness was likely even higher. But this was something he couldn't obtain.
After more than ten minutes, all the nutrients on the ground were absorbed, and the Xue Jun Blade fell into a brief slumber, seemingly needing some time to digest.
But this was a good thing; after each digestion, the Xue Jun Blade would improve to some extent, and he looked forward to its next performance.
He sheathed the Xue Jun Blade and checked the report sent by the inspection personnel, which basically confirmed Fan Mo's identity.
With this point clarified, he retrieved the previous summary report, added the latest round, and submitted it.
Thus, Lian Wei Zhong Yu, the team originally intended to enter the Fusion Zone, had been essentially wiped out.
Although Lian Wei Zhong Yu could send more people, the various forces would enter the Fusion Zone one after another in the next few days, so they wouldn't be able to make it in time. And in such matters, it's often about seizing the initiative.
Unless the branch personnel take over this task.
However, two Black Steel-level fighters might be very useful elsewhere, but in the battle for the lost relics, they probably wouldn't be of much help.
Even if the branch possessed an active consciousness, it was only an embryo at present.
As he was thinking about this, he suddenly realized something and felt there was a gap somewhere.
After some thought, he immediately pulled up a report and summoned An Shield, asking, "An Shield, is the high-energy nutrient reported by Lian Wei Zhong Yu normal in terms of quantity and power supply level?"
An Shield responded, "Chief Chen, the nutrient for cultivating the growth of active consciousness is usually self-adjusted by the company, and the power supply level is confidential and cannot be inquired about per the agreement.
Taking the general power supply level as a reference, if it's to cultivate a medium or small active consciousness, then these quantities are normal. However, Lian Wei Zhong Yu's active consciousness is only an embryo, so this quantity seems slightly excessive.
But Lian Wei Zhong Yu might also be making preparations in advance. High-energy nutrients are becoming increasingly expensive, and all companies are stockpiling them, so it's reasonable to prepare a batch in advance."
Chen Chuan thought carefully for a moment and then said, "I understand, An Shield. Please help me contact Wu Ju."
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(End of Chapter)
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